The Coast Guard is warning New Jersey beach-goers to be cautious when swimming, as Tropical Storm Hanna has increased the possibility of rip currents forming, a threat that causes approximately 100 deaths annually.

According to the Cape May County Herald, swimmers can increase chances for survival by never swimming alone, swimming at lifeguard-protected beaches whenever possible, remaining calm and clear-headed and conserving energy in case of a rip current formation and swimming parallel to the shore line in case of formation, not towards the shore, against the current.